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SUMMARY:Virginia Osprey Festival in Colonial Beach
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Osprey Foundation based in Colonial Beach\, Virgin
 ia\, will host its 6th annual Virginia Osprey Festival in Colonial Beach o
 n April 13\, 2024. Colonial Beach\, located on the beautiful Potomac River
 \, celebrates the return of its Osprey from their wintering grounds in Sou
 th America. The festival will offer educational presentations for young an
 d old alike. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Paul Spitzer\, a Conservation Biol
 ogist who earned his degree from Cornell University. Among our many exhibi
 tors we are proud to host the Virginia Institute of Marine Science\, Virgi
 nia Department of Wildlife resources\, Potomac Riverkeepers and Rappahanno
 ck River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We will also have food vendors\,
  artisans and a “nestlings’ corner” with fun and educational activit
 ies for children. Whether you choose a trolley ride or a golf cart tour\, 
 guides will show you the many nests that make up our “Osprey Garden” i
 n Colonial Beach. You will also have an opportunity to be up close and per
 sonal with Vega\, the Turkey Vulture and other wildlife ambassadors. Treat
  yourself to a variety of delicious food and shop at our many talented art
 isan booths. There is something for everyone.\n\nVisitors can also hike\, 
 bike\, or travel by car to take a closer look at our ospreys during this m
 ating and nest building season. Golf cart rentals are available in town wi
 th nest maps provided. Although the festival is a one-day event\, visitors
  are encouraged to spend the weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday\, Ap
 ril 12\, with a downtown art walk featuring local artists and wildlife the
 med art. Enjoy our many restaurants in the Historic District\, “The Poin
 t”\, and on Monroe Bay. After the festival on Saturday\, enjoy the Grand
  Ole’ Osprey Concert hosted by Colonial Beach Brewing. The Town of Colon
 ial Beach is filled with charming Bed and Breakfast establishments and two
  hotels. The Preferred Hotel of the Virginia Osprey Festival is the Riverv
 iew Inn. https://colonialbeachriverview.com/. Make your arrangements early
  to guarantee your stay for this amazing weekend.\nOn Sunday\, there will 
 be guided bird walks by the Northern Neck Audubon Society and the Northern
  Neck Master Naturalists and Colonial Beach Parks and Recreation will host
  “Fly Like an Osprey” kite flying on the beach.\n\nAll events on Town 
 Hill are free to the public\, trolley and golf cart nest tours and present
 ations held at the fisheries require a ticket.\nThe Virginia Osprey Founda
 tion is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. All proceeds will go toward\
 , platform replacement\, repair\, and education.\n\nPrice: Early Bird Tick
 ets-Single $10\; Full Nest $15\; Day of event – Single $15\; Full Nest $
 20\nChildren 12 years and younger are free but must be accompanied by an a
 dult.\n\nWe hope to see you there!
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CATEGORIES:Festival
LOCATION:Town Hill\, Washington Avenue and Colonial Avenue\, Colonial Beach
 \, Virginia\, 22443\, United States
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